Skullcandy Riff vs. AKG Y500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Skullcandy Riff and AKG Y500. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Skullcandy Riff vs. AKG Y500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Riff AKG Y500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 18.05 cm -
Width 15.55 cm -
Depth 7.18 cm -
Weight 160 g -
Colour Crimson | White, crimson | Grey | Blue, sunset, speckle | Black -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Riff AKG Y500
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Skullcandy Riff can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 AKG Y500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Skullcandy Riff.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 22000 Hz AKG Y500 offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy Riff.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 117 dB AKG Y500 have higher sensitivity than Skullcandy Riff.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Features - Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Skullcandy Riff AKG Y500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Riff AKG Y500
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE Skullcandy Riff AKG Y500
Cable Type Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Riff AKG Y500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 280 mAh -
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 33 hour(s) AKG Y500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Riff.
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy Riff AKG Y500
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Skullcandy Riff AKG Y500
Included Accessories USB charging cable (120cm) -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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